Training and courses at the IPI
Courses with a practical approach on areas related to the various IP rights for all levels of knowledge and experience.
This is the portal for professionals working in the field of intellectual property. Here you'll find direct access to all necessary resources.
01.07.2024 | Law and policy, Copyright
New directive for the supervision of the collective rights management organisations
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Before applying for a patent, you must keep your invention secret. If you make your invention publicly known in any way, you can no longer protect it.
An invention is new if it is not known anywhere in the world before the date of filing the application. Therefore, don't write anything about your invention in journals or on the internet and don't present it at an exhibition. If you are working together with someone, e.g. in a workshop or an engineering office, agree beforehand on confidentiality.
The information in this section will help you to:
Country-specific information relates to the procedure in Switzerland.
In order to obtain the best possible patent protection, it is essential that you prepare a patent application without any errors and answer any objections correctly. This can be difficult for those without any experience in patenting. In this instance, we strongly recommend that you seek advice from a patent attorney.
01.07.2024 | Law and policy, Copyright
New directive for the supervision of the collective rights management organisations
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27.05.2024 | Patents, Media release, Law and policy, Conference
New international treaty on intellectual property, genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge adopted
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22.05.2024 | Patents, Media release, Law and policy
Transparency in the area of patent rights in plant breeding
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19.01.2023 | Law and policy, Event
Conference on Intellectual Property & Sustainability at the University of Geneva
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